August 17, 2017

This year’s Taste of the Town showcases some of the best dining options to be found in Orlando. Whether you are looking for a relaxed night out with friends or to be wined and dined, you won’t be disappointed with any of the following restaurants. You may even find your new favorite!

August 17, 2017

Theatre South Playhouse is the first standalone professional and youth theater company and school in the Dr. Phillips area. Located in The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips at 7601 Della Drive, Suite 15, in Orlando, Theatre South invites everyone to come join the “playhouse,” where professional performers currently working in their fields teach classes and workshops for all ages in acting, musical theater, voice, piano and dance. Private lessons in voice, piano, guitar, dance and acting are also available.

August 17, 2017

On top of fitting in a trip to the gym, sending that last-minute email, rounding up homework, packing lunches and finding shoes that match, eating a healthy breakfast can be a challenge for everyone. However, eating smartly in the morning helps adults and kids concentrate better and resist the urge to reach for energy drinks and sugary treats later in the day.

August 6, 2017

August 6, 2017

While concerned citizens could not agree on a preferred “fix” to Sand Lake Road, west of Interstate 4, there was unanimous agreement at a fall community meeting that something needs to be done to relieve the congestion and traffic.

August 5, 2017

Integrity, courtesy and professionalism have earned the trust of thousands of loyal customers for this family-owned business. Serving Central Florida for more than 20 years, AC Guys Cooling and Heating Services offers sales, repairs and service of all brands.

August 5, 2017

With sunny days comes an overwhelming urge to get outside and enjoy the weather. From barbecues and cookouts to ice cream parties and poolside hangouts, summer is a popular excuse to kick up your feet and invite your friends and family over for a get-together.

The First Academy

A federal judge Thursday cautioned lawyers for the Pulse nightclub shooter’s widow for missing a deadline to submit a final report for an expert witness without asking for more time, but decided not to reprimand them.Noor Salman was in the federal courthouse near downtown Orlando during the morning...

All of Florida’s correctional facilities are on a partial lockdown, a department spokeswoman announced Thursday, one day after officials canceled visitation for this weekend.The lockdown broadly means that inmates can move within some of the prisons’ indoor areas — including day rooms, phone areas,...

All of the Orange County corrections officers who used force against a 75-year-old inmate, who later died of his injuries, will keep their jobs, according to newly released documents.Details of the investigation were made public Thursday in dozens of pages of an extensive internal affairs report....

A man was arrested Wednesday after he masturbated in a hospital, then punched the security officer and nurse who asked him to pull his pants up, according to arrest records.Juan Delon, 36, faces charges of aggravated battery on a law-enforcement officer, brawling in public and indecent exposure...

On this day in 1991, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev is placed under house arrest during a coup by high-ranking members of his own government, military and police forces. Since becoming secretary of the Communist Party in 1985 and president of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in 1988, Gorbachev had pursued comprehensive reforms of […]

Crispy, juicy and perfectly seasoned, this fried chicken lives up to its name. Summer reunions and neighborly gatherings will never be the same. When I was growing up, my parents had a farm, and every year, Dad would hire teenage boys to help by haying time. They looked forward to coming because they knew they […]

We first tried a salad like this at a local deli. Since I couldn't get that recipe, I started mixing up different dressings until I hit on this one. Now I make this refreshing delightful salad for every picnic and get-to-gether. It can be a snack, side dish or dessert. -Connie Osterhout, Napoleon, Ohio

July 23, 2017

These days, ice pops are experiencing renewed popularity with peak-season produce, savory spices, coffee, fresh herbs and even vegetables. They are easy to make, fun for kids, inexpensive and versatile enough to accommodate any diet. So, why not make some this summer? The only tools you need are a mold, a few ingredients and your imagination.

July 22, 2017

The MetroWest Master Association, managed by FirstService Residential, hosted the 2017 MetroWest
MusicFest, presented by Diamond Sponsor Girard Environmental Services, at MetroWest Golf Club. The free, family-friendly event attracted a crowd of 2,000 people who partook in a relaxing, sunny afternoon filled with multiple music genres of talented local bands and school groups.